The Fashion Commission has declared the completion of its sector growth plan following the Ministry of Culture's Cultural Vision.

The Fashion Commission will operate to enforce the strategies and projects outlined to strengthen the Saudi fashion industry's national brand and to represent designers, customers, and creativity in all sectors.

The Fashion Commission's approach is based on an overview of the existing fashion industry which provides measuring performance comparisons to expand and progress the sector.

Several supporting factors were identified because of the report, including research and innovation; product design; production and supply chain; retail and distribution, communication and marketing, and product life management.

The Commission's analysis was backed by perspectives from the Saudi fashion community, to accelerate the sector's development, such as developing rigorous educational and training systems to produce work-ready professionals, creating channels to market locally developed goods, and making plans between designers, investors, and beneficiaries.

Other than boosting the sector's productivity in manufacturing highly produced goods, offering product production assistance, and ensuring Saudi Arabia's rich heritage is expressed in its fashion.

The Fashion Commission's approach is driven by four principles:

1. Set the best ambition for the industry around each level in the value chain;

2. Plan in phases to align short-term demands, mid-term priorities, and long-term ambitions;

3. Provide stakeholders with a short-term perspective to resolve today's problems and deliver material outcomes in 12 months;

4. Strategically sequence overall strategies to lead to Vision 2030 progress.

The Commission's Vision is clear: "To transform the Kingdom's Fashion Industry through Culture, magnifying Saudi Heritage and Identity while adapting to global requirements and influencing the country's economy."

Its mission is to "allow the growth of a vibrant Saudi fashion industry that is sustainable and embracing, completely integrated throughout the value chain, and capitalizes on local talent, insights, and proficiencies."

On the Fashion Commission's goals, CEO Burak Cakmak said, "The plan was created to guarantee we are building the right infrastructure to expand the industry." The Kingdom should serve as a shining example as to how to construct a country's creative, affordable, locally, and culturally appropriate fashion ecosystem.

“By collaborating with visionaries around the value chain and bringing education, market growth, entrepreneurship, and retailing experiences to the region, Saudi (Arabia) will be able to turn small companies to meet the highest quality in their operations and branding, to be recognized worldwide.”

The Fashion Commission will carry out 20 programs to represent and expand the industry:

1. Establishing the apparel industry's bylaws;

2. Establishment of a Saudi Fashion Professionals Association;

3. Using media and events to tell stories of the Fashion Commission's work, Saudi fashion identity, and designers;

4. Establishing a Product Development studio to assist designers;

5. Encourage R&D investments in advanced sustainable textile technology.

6. Contribute to the growth of innovative districts that serve as bedrocks for the creative sector.

7. Monitor the development of the Saudi fashion industry by collecting and analyzing data.

8. Participate in international fashion shows;

9. Create a fashion mentorship curriculum

10. Improve and broaden KSA fashion education by upgrading degree curricula and introducing new short courses, certificate programs, and training sessions.

11. Encourage the creation of a network of private-sector firms specializing in process improvement facilities.

12. Assisting in the creation of shopping opportunities for local designers;

13. Encourage funding for the establishment of a local apparel production infrastructure.

14. Collaboration with international educational institutions;

15. A policy of partnership with other Commissions and Saudi training institutions.

16. Increase the availability of raw materials and processing suppliers.

17. Create a digital network of business experts to foster partnerships.

18. Create career learning services for local brands.

19. Encourage interest in international modeling conventions and events

20. Provide a Fashion Hub to provide young talent with access to manufacturing technologies and skills.

These projects will broaden the reach of the Fashion Commission's work and contribute to a vibrant educational and cultural environment, facilitating and strengthening the representation of Saudi heritage and identity, and boosting designers' talents.

The Commission will actively involve stakeholders, strengthen the legal and regulatory system, and form long-term alliances to foster development in the sector locally and internationally, placing the Kingdom as a regional portal to the realm of sustainable fashion and gaining world dominance in retail and consumption.